8 Days Zanzibar holiday package
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8 Days Zanzibar holiday package

The 8 Days Zanzibar holiday package opens with two nights in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site layered with Arab, Indian, Persian, and African history. Carved doors, rooftop dinners, spice-scented markets, and dhow-dotted harbours fill the first chapter. Then five nights on the Indian Ocean coast unfold at your own pace: swim, snorkel, dive, or simply watch the tide.

The beach resort section is deliberately flexible. Optional excursions include Jozani Forest for rare Red Colobus monkeys, Prison Island for giant tortoises, spice farm tours, coral reef dives, and a romantic dhow cruise at sunset. Choose your level of adventure or stay horizontal on the white sand. Both are equally valid here.

For a shorter beach-focused introduction, the 6 Days Zanzibar Beach Holiday Experience covers the key excursions in six days. To pair this with a Tanzania wildlife safari, the 7 Day High-End Honeymoon Adventure is a popular combination.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of history, culture, and architecture
  • Visit famous landmarks such as the Old Fort and the former slave market
  • Wander through lively spice markets and taste Zanzibar's exotic flavors
  • Enjoy five nights on Zanzibar's pristine beaches with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets
  • Relax with spa treatments, beach strolls, and ocean-view dining
  • Snorkel or dive in colorful coral reefs and meet marine wildlife
  • Visit cultural and natural sites such as Jozani Forest and Prison Island
  • Experience a magical sunset dhow cruise along the Indian Ocean

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Days 1 & 2: History & Flavours of Zanzibar

Arrive in Zanzibar and transfer to Stone Town. Explore the UNESCO-listed city on foot: winding alleys, iconic carved doors, the Old Fort, the former slave market, and rooftop dhow-watching dinners over the harbour.
Overnight: Emerson Spice Hotel – Full board
Days 3–8

Zanzibar Adventure Meets Culture

Transfer to Zanzibar's world-famous eastern beaches for five nights of Indian Ocean bliss. Swim, snorkel, spa, and choose from optional excursions: Jozani Forest, Prison Island, spice farms, coral reef dives, or a sunset dhow cruise.
Overnight: LUX Marijani – Full board
Day 9

Departure

After a final ocean-view breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.
Overnight: N/A Breakfast included

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • Airport transfers in Zanzibar
  • Accommodation as per itinerary (Stone Town & Beach Resort)
  • Full board meal plan (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Guided Stone Town exploration (independent or optional with guide)
  • Domestic transfers between Stone Town and beach hotel
  • Assistance from Orika Africa Tours representative

Not Included

  • International flights to/from Zanzibar
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Optional activities & excursions not listed in itinerary
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, drinks outside meal plan)
  • Tips and gratuities
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